"Argh!" Taran screamed as he dropped his dagger while he flew, feeling his chest sunken and his organs in pieces as if a truck just ran into him.He landed violently with an audible crash and started coughing blood."Brother!" Trisha cried when she saw her sibling being wounded and launched the remaining half of her whip at Frank's head.Frank did not even look her way as he raised his right hand, grabbing the other end of the whip out of thin air.Trisha paled in shock and pulled as hard as she could, but Frank appeared rooted in place like a mountain."Is that all you got?" He scoffed and suddenly pulled.The tiles beneath Trisha's feet shattered from the violent force as she slid along by several yards.As Frank loomed ever closer, she realized that she was no match for his strength and stopped the tug of war."Die!" she cried as she vaulted toward Frank, holding her palm sideways and aiming it at his neck.Naturally, she had underestimated Frank's speed—he reached her in a
"Well done! You really don't disappoint!" Drakon exclaimed in praise for Frank. "It'd be a bore if you died too quickly."Frank slowly turned toward Drakon.Being a martial elite, he knew that Drakon was actually the strongest hostile in the room.Still, he could not care less, even pointing at his feet as he growled, "I can appreciate how far you've come, so kneel and apologize to Vicky, and I might just let you live."Quinn Ocean sneered right then. "The last person who told Drakon that is resting in pieces.""Hahaha!" Drakon laughed as he took off his suit. "You have the guts to tell me to kneel? Let me show you the power of a Birthright ranked individual!""What?! Birthright?!" Robert was astonished.Drakon was not even thirty, and he had already gone that far?!How talented could he be?!At the same time, Drakon charged an esoteric technique of Sage Lake Sect, and a red puff of pure vigor promptly unfurled from him.Bron was astounded by the sheer energy he felt. "That's
Frank unleashed his pure vigor at the very next instant.It was pure-white and unblemished, almost crystal-clear as it swirled around Frank just like a shield.In contrast, Drakon's pure vigor was a mess and certainly dulled in comparison!"You're Birthright too?!" Drakon could hardly believe his eyes.Bron was caught in disbelief too. "H-His pure vigor is so… flawless!""Impossible… I've never heard of anyone refining pure vigor to such an extent!" Robert was left shaking his head.That was certainly the case for average Joes, but Frank had reached Birthright twice. Nothing was impossible when one had refined their pure vigor twice!Drakon was certainly incensed to see the sheer clarity of Frank's pure vigor and his perfect control.He was the one who was dubbed a genius as a child! He could not believe that there was anyone better!"Fuck you! I'll kill you!" he shrieked, his earlier composure completely gone as he lashed out in rage viciously, aiming his strike straight at
Viola was thoroughly overwhelmed by the sight of her peerless brother being beaten to a pulp by Frank and fled the scene as fast as she could.On the other hand, Quinn leapt between Frank and Drakon, snapping, "Stop!"Frank looked up slowly at her. "And who are you?""I'm Drakon's fiancee. Stay your blade," Quinn snapped."You're kidding." Frank chuckled coolly. "Is this a game to you? He kidnapped my friend and demanded that I kneel, and I don't get to kill him after I beat him?"Quinn frowned. "He's the senior apprentice of Sage Lake Sect. We'll kill you if you kill him.""Hahaha!" Frank simply laughed out loud. "Sage Lake Sect? Really? I will slay your chief even if he comes!""What…" Quinn did not expect such haughtiness from Frank but snapped defiantly nonetheless, "I'm warning you—if you lay a finger on Drakon, we will kill you even if it's the last thing we do!""Why don't you ask your chief if he has the balls to fight me first? Now buzz off!" Frank bellowed deafeningly
Turning toward Robert, Frida, and Bron, Susan added, "Everyone here played their part. How could you attribute everything to Frank?"She was certainly dismissive towards Frank's and his modest roots, and she absolutely would not abide with her husband's endless praise for Frank—not when he was clearly trying to get Vicky and Frank together!Though Walter was stumped by his wife's words, Robert, Frida, and Bron were left trading awkward glances in turn.Not only were the trio's involvement inconsequential in Vicky's release, but there was a chance they might not survive if not for Frank."Aunt Susan is right—we shouldn't be giving Frank credit for everything." Neil nodded and turned to Frida. "Where are your men now? They should be praised as well."Frida pursed her lips miserably. "They… They're all dead."Neil, however, could not care less. "See? Our family has sacrificed so many to save Vicky."Both Robert and Bron were scowling at that, while Frida's eyes welled up with tears
Vicky nodded while Susan spoke up just then, "You should stay, or people would start telling us what ingrates we are. That goes for you too, Yara.""What?" Yara did a double take, not expecting to find herself in the guest list as well."It's been so long since you stayed the night with us, Yara." Susan grinned. "You can sleep with Vicky, and properly catch up."Vicky was certainly left speechless by her mother—was she that afraid of her getting frisky with Frank?Still, neither Frank nor Yara could refuse the Turnbulls' enthusiastic invitation.However, while Yara and Vicky slept in the same room, Frank was kept downstairs in the room directly opposite the master bedroom.Their defenses were certainly airtight!Still, Vicky started to creep out of bed late into the night, wearing nothing but a thin sleeping gown.Yara awoke with a start, "Where are you going?"Vicky giggled. "Going to see Frank, of course.""What?" Yara exclaimed before adding hesitantly, "Don't you think yo
Vicky rolled her eyes. "Really? Do you think you get to call the shots just because I'm engaged to Titus Lionheart?"Susan growled, "We're not having this discussion. Now go to bed.""Fine." Vicky snorted noncommittally and returned upstairs.Frank was sitting in meditation with his eyes closed in his room but could clearly hear everything spoken outside. Vicky could be a real comedian at times.-Meanwhile, Donald Salazar was seated in his study, planning for his family's future.After all, he was convinced the Rejuvenation Pill recipe was already in the bag with his son on the task.Soon, Viola came running into his study and he quickly asked, "So, is it done?"Viola, however, appeared terrified. "No, Dad…"Her terrified reaction left Donald's heart skipping a beat.Did something happen to his son?!"Viola, tell me what happened," he pressed.Viola was trembling as she stammered, "Drakon… Drakon was killed…""What?!" Donald almost choked as his eyes turned bloodshot, a
Donald then asked, "Ms. Ocean, Drakon was your fiance—are you not going to avenge him?""When have I ever said I won't?" Quinn growled coolly. "There's no way I'd sit back when he was a member of Sage Lake Sect. Once I inform my father, we will naturally plan accordingly."Donald was naturally relieved—with Sage Lake Sect's help, there was certainly a better chance of success in avenging his son!"Of course, Ms. Ocean. My family is at your disposal—I'll do anything to avenge my son."-Frank left the Turnbull Villa early next morning, since he was really not keen to stay around after suffering Susan Redford's grumpiness during breakfast.Vicky was still sleepy after all the excitement yesterday, so Walter personally escorted him to the front gates. "Please don't get upset with my wife, Mr. Lawrence," he said. "She's a little power hungry… Rest assured that I'll always be indebted to you."Frank waved him off with a smile. "You're exaggerating, Mr. Turnbull. I'd never get upset